CVE-2020-3401: Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software Path Traversal Vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct path traversal attacks and obtain read access to sensitive files on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request that contains directory traversal character sequences to the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view arbitrary files on the affected system.

Affected Software

12 affected components
cisco Sd-wan Firmware<=19.2.2
cisco 1100-4g Integrated Services Router
cisco 1100-4gltegb Integrated Services Router
cisco 1100-4gltena Integrated Services Router
cisco 1100-6g Integrated Services Router
cisco Vedge 100
cisco Vedge 1000
cisco Vedge 100b
cisco Vedge 100m
cisco Vedge 100wm
cisco Vedge 2000
cisco Vedge 5000

Event History

Jul 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3401?

CVE-2020-3401 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct path traversal attacks and obtain read access to sensitive files on an affected system.

2

How does CVE-2020-3401 affect Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software?

CVE-2020-3401 affects Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software by allowing an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct path traversal attacks and obtain read access to sensitive files.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3401?

CVE-2020-3401 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

4

Which versions of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software are affected by CVE-2020-3401?

CVE-2020-3401 affects Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software up to and including version 19.2.2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-3401?

To fix CVE-2020-3401, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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